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Term: Ecoterrorism

Description:

Ecoterrorism refers to acts of violence, sabotage, or intimidation against humans, animals, or property committed in the name of environmentalism or protection of the natural world. It is characterized by extremist methods aimed at bringing attention to ecological concerns or opposing perceived ecological threats.

Examples:

As a Noun:

Sense 1: Acts of ecoterrorism have become a growing concern for both environmentalists and law enforcement agencies.

Example sentence 1: The ecoterrorism group bombed a logging company's headquarters to protest against deforestation.

Example sentence 2: The government implemented stricter laws to combat the rise in ecoterrorism activities.

As an Adjective:

Sense 1: The eco-activist group is suspected of planning an ecoterrorism campaign.

Example sentence 1: The ecoterrorism plot was foiled by the authorities before any harm was done.

Example sentence 2: The documentary shed light on the radical ideology behind ecoterrorism movements.

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